Manager, of the Sun Father’s Gift Shop. The Friends of Coronado Historic Site is seeking applicants to serve as manager or co-manager of the gift shop. This is a volunteer position. Training will be provided. Retail experience is helpful but not required. The gift shop, part of the 501(c)3 agreement, helps raise funds for the Friends …

December 1, Cerrillos Hills State Park & Casa Grande Trading Post Description: We’ll start with a stop at Casa Grande Trading Post in Cerrillos for a group tour of their museum (cost – $1.00 per trekker for museum), then follow up with a hike in the Cerrillos Hills State Park near the old town of Waldo, …

The ruins of Giusewa Pueblo and San José de los Jemez Mission will be decorated with hundreds of farolitos. The evening’s program will include traditional Native American flute music and Jemez Pueblo dancers’ performing between two illuminating bonfires. An arts and crafts fair will be available as well, food for purchase. WHERE: Jemez Historic Site, 18160 …

Him Old Ruins: Hewett and the Archaeology of Pueblo Painting by Dr. Nancy Owen Lewis Nancy Owen Lewis has a doctorate in anthropology from the University of Massachusetts and is currently a scholar in residence at the School for Advanced Research in Santa Fe. She is the award-winning author of Chasing the Cure in New …

From the President – Brian Gilmore The Board of Directors welcomes all to become members of the Friends of Coronado Historic Site. Our mission is “to increase awareness and appreciation of Coronado Historic Site”. These are exciting times for all of us who continue to work to make the Friends a vibrant and effective organization. Our …

The Friends of Coronado Historic Site host many exciting activities every month including lectures, field trips, workshops, and special events. With this large variety there is sure to be something for everyone!

March 16, 2019 – New Mexico Art Auction Below are some of the 241 auction consignments we offered in our 2018 New Mexico Art Auction. The auction was held at the Prairie Star Restaurant, on March 24. The inventory was spectacular as you can see below. We expect to receive similar items in the 2019 … Continue reading →

Help The Historic Site Staff– Please contact Annie for information, 505-867-5351 Help The Art Auction Staff– Please contact Ed Chamberlin for information and sign up at friendsofchs@comcast.net Continue reading →

March 24, 2018 – New Mexico Art Auction These are some of the 241 auction consignments we offered in our first New Mexico Art Auction. The auction was held at the Prairie Star Restaurant, on March 24. The auction inventory was spectacular as you may see below. Call 505-867-5351 and click friendsofchs@comcast.net with questions. Continue reading →

Emmett ‘Shkeme’ Garcia, a talented traditional storyteller from Santa Ana Pueblo, will be featured at Coronado Historic Site on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 11:15. Following the oral traditions of his elders, Garcia tells tales of the creation of the seasons, coyote stories, and legends of how things came to be. Continue reading →

Come and soak up the sun out here at Coronado Historic Site! This guy was taking it easy , enjoying the sunshine on a warm spring day and visiting with Ranger Janet today on our trails. Continue reading →

An eager crew showed up bright and early to spend Thursday morning at Coronado, working on various landscaping and maintenance projects with our staff. They spread over two tons of gravel in the picnic areas and worked on trails to get our site ready for the coming busy season. Linseed oil on the traditionally-made caretta will keep it looking great for another year! Thank you to all the people who sacrificed their time to come out today. We couldn’t do it without you! : ) Continue reading →